Menhir
seating
Dirk van der Kooij, 2017
Recycled plastic, pigment, stainless steel fixtures
Made in Zaandam, NL
Unwieldy, conglomerate slabs of pressed prototypes and production waste are slowly cut and carved into the contours of the Menhir Bench. It’s colour and patterning evidences the dough-like quality of melted plastic. Dollops, drips, smooshes, and swirls make up a patchwork of synthetic forms, loosely referencing their former lives (as chairs, lamps, etc.)
Impressions
Finished without lacquer or oil, it can be re-polished endlessly.
The Menhir 160cm in warm tones
Detail of a Menhir L160
Finished without lacquer or oil, it can be re-polished endlessly.
Details of a Menhir 240 cm
Colouration
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production
Facet
Chris in the workshop
Care
Cleaning is advised with a gentle dish detergent and microfibre cloth. Much like wood or stone, the solid plastic will develop a patina of use over time. It is safe to buff away superficial marks with a mildly abrasive dish cleaner such as Cif. Cif is also useful in the removal of stains, such as from turmeric or rust. For deeper scratches, a woodworker or kitchen surfacer can effortlessly buff the table back to its original state. Please ensure that the plastic does not come into contact with acetone or other chemical cleaners. Kooij products are protected by a limited warranty. To read the full terms, please visit kooij.com/warranty.
hISTORY & EXHIBITIONS
The Menhir Bench (2017), exhibited in the Kleureyck: Van Eyck’s Colours in Design exhibition at Design Museum Gent
faq
Does the Menhir bench come in once piece?
Does the Menhir bench come in once piece?
Yes, the Menhir bench will be mounted before shipping - it will arrive in one piece.
Can the Menhir bench be used as outdoor furniture?
We recommend using the bench indoors. Long-term exposure to direct UV light and weather conditions may affect the pigments and finish.
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